Upgrading Ram on a Po3-620: can i use 32Gb modules?

UIspice
UIspice Member Posts: 4 New User
I need to bring my Predator to 64Gb, I can't find information on what's the highest single ram module size it does support. All I see in specs and manuals is "max 64Gb".
I'm considenting 4x16gb 2600Mhz Crucial Ballistics Cas 16  or 2x32gb 3200Mhz Crucial Ballistix, around the same price.  Is the extra speed even worth it?

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  • GotBanned
    GotBanned Member Posts: 600 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    edited September 2021 Answer ✓
    Unfortunately PO3-620's BIOS doesn't support XMP for RAM, therefore the added cost isn't worth it. Well, unless you are thinking about using the new RAM in another build in the future with a motherboard that supports XMP.

    I think your safest bet would be to go for 4x16Gb sticks. I'm not sure that 2x32Gb configuration will even work.


    EDIT: Interestingly on the Crucial's site they claim that PO3-620 can actually handle 128Gb (4x32Gb) of RAM. (LINK) So, 32Gb sticks should be doable. They also have a "Scanner", that will tell if your PC supports more than what the manufacturer claims. Why don't you give it a try? The following is from Crucial:

    "Why Does Crucial® Recommend a Higher Maximum Ram Limit for My System Than the System Manufacturer?

    You may have noticed that when you check the maximum amount of supported memory for your system, that we recommend more than your system or motherboard manufacturer has listed on their technical specification. 

    The good news is that this is not a mistake! On occasion you will find that due to system updates and technological advances, some hardware may be able to support more memory compared to when it was originally manufactured. At Crucial®, we ensure that the higher amount of RAM is rigorously tested and is backed by our compatibility guarantee. 

    We recommend that you run our Crucial System Scanner, or use our Crucial Advisor Tool, so you can accurately check the amount of memory your system can support."

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  • Easwar
    Easwar Member Posts: 6,727 Guru
    UIspice,

    Acer Predator Orion 3000 PO3-620 - tower - Core i7 10700 2.9 GHz - 16 GB - SSD 1.024 TB, HDD 2 TB
    Processor / Chipset:Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10700 / 2.9 GHz
    Cache Memory:16 MB
    RAM:16 GB / 64 GB (max)
    Hard Drive:SSD
  • GotBanned
    GotBanned Member Posts: 600 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    edited September 2021 Answer ✓
    Unfortunately PO3-620's BIOS doesn't support XMP for RAM, therefore the added cost isn't worth it. Well, unless you are thinking about using the new RAM in another build in the future with a motherboard that supports XMP.

    I think your safest bet would be to go for 4x16Gb sticks. I'm not sure that 2x32Gb configuration will even work.


    EDIT: Interestingly on the Crucial's site they claim that PO3-620 can actually handle 128Gb (4x32Gb) of RAM. (LINK) So, 32Gb sticks should be doable. They also have a "Scanner", that will tell if your PC supports more than what the manufacturer claims. Why don't you give it a try? The following is from Crucial:

    "Why Does Crucial® Recommend a Higher Maximum Ram Limit for My System Than the System Manufacturer?

    You may have noticed that when you check the maximum amount of supported memory for your system, that we recommend more than your system or motherboard manufacturer has listed on their technical specification. 

    The good news is that this is not a mistake! On occasion you will find that due to system updates and technological advances, some hardware may be able to support more memory compared to when it was originally manufactured. At Crucial®, we ensure that the higher amount of RAM is rigorously tested and is backed by our compatibility guarantee. 

    We recommend that you run our Crucial System Scanner, or use our Crucial Advisor Tool, so you can accurately check the amount of memory your system can support."

  • UIspice
    UIspice Member Posts: 4 New User
    GotBanned said:


    EDIT: Interestingly on the Crucial's site they claim that PO3-620 can actually handle 128Gb (4x32Gb) of RAM. (LINK) So, 32Gb sticks should be doable. They also have a "Scanner", that will tell if your PC supports more than what the manufacturer claims. Why don't you give it a try? The following is from Crucial:


    Thank you! I just ordered 2x32Gb Ballistix 3200Mhz  (BL2K32G32C16U4B). Will update this thread after the install.

  • UIspice
    UIspice Member Posts: 4 New User
    I confirm it works with 2x32Gb modules!
  • GotBanned
    GotBanned Member Posts: 600 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon
    edited September 2021
    That's really good to hear! 64 gigs is plenty for most tasks. RAMDisk would be pretty fast, if you have use for it.
  • Masquirrel
    Masquirrel Member Posts: 11

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    UIspice said:
    I confirm it works with 2x32Gb modules!
    Is the memory running at 3200mhz?
  • UIspice
    UIspice Member Posts: 4 New User
    UIspice said:
    I confirm it works with 2x32Gb modules!
    Is the memory running at 3200mhz?

    Sadly not. On a i7 10700F with an Intel H470 chipset the theoretical maximum reachable speed is 2933 MHz.
    Haven't checked the bios yet to see if I can tweak the speed, but my ram modules at the moment are going at 2666 Mhz.